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New OSHA enforcement directive covers power-operated crane equipment

October 28, 2014

Washington – OSHA has issued a new compliance directive to help guide inspectors in the enforcement of the agency’s updated Cranes and Derricks in Construction Standard.

Stakeholders debate potential benefits, disadvantages of I2P2 standard

October 21, 2014

Washington – Four stakeholders recently debated the merits of an OSHA injury and illness prevention program standard.

Final rule delays compliance date for crane operator certification

September 25, 2014

Washington – OSHA is delaying by three years its certification requirements for crane operators, the agency announced in a final rule published Sept. 25.

Michaels says priority of I2P2 has been bumped down

September 22, 2014

Kyle W. Morrison

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OSHA’s proposed Injury and Illness Prevention Program Standard was relegated to “long-term action” a few months ago, leading many stakeholders to infer the rule was no longer the top priority it had once been. Now that has been confirmed.

Dust explosion in China illustrates need for OSHA standard, CSB chief says

August 5, 2014

Washington – A deadly metal dust explosion in China offers a fresh reminder of combustible dust hazards, which the United States should address through an OSHA standard, Chemical Safety Board Chairman Rafael Moure-Eraso said in a statement released Aug. 5.

Washington Update: I2P2 no longer a priority?

July 27, 2014

Kyle W. Morrison

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When David Michaels took over at OSHA in 2009, and for several years following, he repeatedly called an Injury and Illness Prevention Program Standard his “No. 1 priority.” It seems priorities have changed.

CSB report renews call for a combustible dust standard

July 17, 2014

Charleston, WV – A number of combustible dust-related incidents, injuries and deaths over the past decade might have been prevented had OSHA promulgated a standard covering the hazard, according to a Chemical Safety Board report released July 16.

Demolition-site deaths prompt OSHA to update safety resources

July 11, 2014

Washington – In response to recent worker deaths at demolition sites, OSHA has updated its webpage and safety resources addressing common hazards in the construction demolition industry.

OSHA delays enforcement on electrical rule

June 26, 2014

Washington – OSHA has delayed its enforcement of recently revised standards that pertain to electric power generation, transmission and distribution installations.

Personal protective equipment

How will recent revisions of certain OSHA rules affect my existing PPE program?

June 23, 2014

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The personal protective equipment program requirements previously based on 1910.269, as well as those contained in the previous 1910 Subpart I, Personal Protective Equipment, are still valid. However, the April 1, 2014, final rule revisions of OSHA 1910.136, 1910.137, 1910.269 and 1926 Subpart V, as well as the new 1926.97, include requirements that must be incorporated into PPE programs.